About Kia India Private Limited
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Kia India Private Limited is a foreign private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India, a subsidiary of Kia Corporation. It operates in the passenger vehicles segment of the automotive sector. It was incorporated on 19 May 2017 and has been in existence for over 9 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Vijayawada, under CIN U29309AP2017FTC105878. Its GSTIN is 37AAGCK5972Q6ZG (Andhra Pradesh). The company holds 8 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6,000 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4,360.34 Cr. It was formerly known as Kia Motors India Private Limited. It is led by directors Gwang Gu Lee and Seung Jun Kim.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at NH – 44 Sy.No.151 – 2 Erramanchi, Andhra Pradesh, India – 515164.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹33,794 Cr, a decline of 5% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1,411.42 Cr (net margin 4.2%) and EBITDA of ₹2,927.83 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years.
The company has about 1,961 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 6 brands, including Lootkia, Incheon Kia Kayamkulam, DKH-Motors-Kannur, SVM Cars, Kia and others. Court records list 50 cases involving the company, including 4 filed by the company and 46 filed against it; 26 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2017. Its 10 peer companies in the Automobiles industry (Four Wheelers), with the same principal business activity (motor vehicles, trailers, semi trailers and other transport vehicles) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited with revenue of ₹4,45,939 Cr. The company has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website kia.com.
Company details
Contact details
Kia India Private Limited's registered office is in Andhra Pradesh. Its website is kia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNH – 44 Sy.No.151 – 2 Erramanchi, Andhra Pradesh, India – 515164
- IndustryAutomotive, Passenger Vehicles
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Kia India operates multiple associated brands including Lootkia, Incheon Kia Kayamkulam, and DKH-Motors-Kannur. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A peer-to-peer marketplace for microloans. | lootkia.com | |
| Produces and distributes passenger vehicles like SUVs and electric cars worldwide. | incheon-kia-kayamkulam.com | |
| Authorized Kia dealership providing car sales, services, and financing in India. | dkh-motors-kannur-kia.com | |
| Automobile dealership providing Kia car sales, test drives, and servicing in Chennai. | svmkia.com | |
| Motor vehicles and parts are manufactured, imported, distributed, and sold. | kia.com | |
| Wireless internet connectivity is provided by Hakia. | hakia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Kia India is manufacturing. In detail, this covers motor vehicles, trailers, semi trailers and other transport vehicles.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C11 | Motor vehicles, trailers, semi trailers and other Transport Vehicles |
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Financials of Kia India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKia India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹33,794 Cr (down 5% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 5% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10%. EBITDA fell 22% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹2,927.83 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1,411.42 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 8.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Kia India Private Limited
Kia India has 2 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Gwang Gu Lee | Director | 25 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Seung Jun Kim | Director | 27 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Kia India Private Limited is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the Automobiles industry (Four Wheelers), with the same principal business activity (motor vehicles, trailers, semi trailers and other transport vehicles), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited Listed | ₹4,45,939 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Hyundai Motor India Limited | ₹70,063 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited | ₹65,567 Cr (FY 2025) | 16.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited | ₹49,284 Cr (FY 2025) | -4.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited | ₹40,982 Cr (FY 2025) | 3.0% | Hansalpur, Gujarat, India | |||
| Kia India Private Limited this company | ₹33,794 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹1,411.42 Cr | 4.2% | -5.0% | 1,961 | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited | ₹20,140 Cr (FY 2025) | 0.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Honda Cars India Limited | ₹17,545 Cr (FY 2025) | 5.0% | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited | ₹13,407 Cr (FY 2025) | 10.0% | Chakan, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited | ₹11,877 Cr (FY 2025) | 50.0% | Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| BMW India Private Limited | ₹9,509.07 Cr (FY 2025) | 1.0% | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Kia India Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2023 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Kia India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Kia India Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2017.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2017 | Rights issue | ₹4,360.33 Cr | Investors: Kia Motors Corporation |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kia India Private Limited has 50 court cases on record: 4 filed by Kia India, 46 filed against it. 26 cases are pending and 24 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 32 | 32 | 15 |
| High courts | 16 | 13 | 10 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 50)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Dhanbad, Jharkhand | Court case (ORIGINAL SUIT) | Filed against the company by M/S Animesh Autocorp Pvt Ltd Rep by Abhash Kumar Sinha | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by A.M.Clean Air Engineering Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by One 97 Communications Ltd | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by A.M.Clean Air Engineering Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by A.M.Clean Air Engineering Private Limited, | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Kia India Private Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Simulanis Solutions Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Sakra Print Solutions Private Limited | |||
| All Tec Power Solutions |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Kia India Private Limited has a workforce of 1,961 employees on its EPFO records as of Jul 20, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Kia India has 8 GST registrations: 8 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 37AAGCK5972Q6ZG | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 13 Jul 2017 |
| 37AAGCK5972Q7ZF | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 06 Mar 2018 |
| 29AAGCK5972Q1ZI | Karnataka | Active | 28 Dec 2017 |
| 06AAGCK5972Q1ZQ | Haryana | Active | 02 Jan 2018 |
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Recent activity
Kia India Private Limited has 14 board changes on record since 2017: 5 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Seung Jun Kim ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025.
5 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Kia India is an active foreign private limited company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company works in passenger vehicles, within the automotive industry. It was incorporated on 19 May 2017 (9+ years old) and is registered under CIN U29309AP2017FTC105878.
Kia India has 2 current directors:
- Gwang Gu Lee - Director
- Seung Jun Kim - Director
The latest financial statements of Kia India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2018 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kia India is 37AAGCK5972Q6ZG, registered in Andhra Pradesh. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active. Other active GSTINs include 37AAGCK5972Q7ZF (Andhra Pradesh), 29AAGCK5972Q1ZI (Karnataka), 06AAGCK5972Q1ZQ (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kia India is U29309AP2017FTC105878. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Kia India has 50 court cases on record: 4 filed by the company and 46 filed against it. 26 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kia India was incorporated on 19 May 2017, making it 9+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada.
Kia India has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2017.
The peers of Kia India by revenue are Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Automobiles industry (Four Wheelers), with the same principal business activity (motor vehicles, trailers, semi trailers and other transport vehicles).
Seung Jun Kim ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2025. Seung Jun Kim was appointed as Director on 27 Mar 2025. Woo Jeong Joo ceased to be Director on 10 Dec 2024. Kia India has 14 board changes on record in total.
Kia India has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 7 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 27 Apr 2024.
Kia India can be reached through the website kia.com. Its registered office is in Andhra Pradesh, India.